Construction Specification Institute (CSI)

Founded in 1948, CSI has
over 17,000 individual members in the U.S. non-residential
building design and construction industry. CSI membership
includes specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors,
suppliers, and building owners. As an association,
CSI is the only organization that “serves all
of the major disciplines involved in non-residential
building design and construction.”

1 Exam: Multiple Choice, 200 questions. Time
limit of 4-hours. 75 percent or higher required
for passing.
Prerequisites:
1 CDT Certification Exam: Multiple Choice, 100
questions. Time limit of 2-hours. 75 percent or
higher required for passing.
Work History: 1) Within the last five years, candidate
must have prepared, helped
prepare, or coordinated the following: a) Bidding
Requirements, b) Division 1 - General Requirements;
2) Within the last five years, candidate must have
directly prepared
specification sections actually used in construction
Recommendation: Must provide references for two
design professionals who will attest to the candidate
having at least five years experience in a construction
design discipline (not
including academic work).

1 Exam: Multiple Choice, 200 questions. Time
limit of 4-hours. 75 percent or higher required
for passing.
Prerequisites:
1 CDT Certification Exam: Multiple Choice, 100
questions. Time limit of 2-hours. 75 percent or
higher required for passing.
Work History: Candidate must have a minimum of
2 years experience in the
representation of construction product(s) exclusive
of academic
preparation.
Recommendation: Must provide references from a
manufacturer or employer who will attest that the
candidate has had at least 2 years experience representing
construction product(s).